Hrotsvitha died in 973.

The first known female playwright is considered to be Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim, a German nun who wrote plays in the 10th century. She is known for creating dramas that combined classical themes with Christian morals.

of Gandersheim Eberhard has written:

'Die Gandersheimer Reimchronik des Priesters' -- subject(s): Gandersheim, Ger. (Abbey)

Christian Popp has written:

'Der Schatz der Kanonissen' -- subject(s): Reliquaries, Canonesses, Art collections, Stift Gandersheim (Bad Gandersheim, Germany), Relics, Convents

bert Nagel has written:

'Hrotsvit von Gandersheim'